Ballard's prolific liquor thief, who would steal hundreds of dollars of liquor at a time, was caught trying to steal shoes from the Northgate Mall's JC Penney.
As we reported last week in our police blotter, the suspect was confronted by…MORE
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Ballard churches provide for people who are homeless, with mental illness
Thu, 07/25/13
Guest post by Susan O’Patka
Three nights a week, up to six homeless guests who are challenged by mental illness find refuge in two churches in Ballard. One church, Crown Hill Methodist Church, provides shelter on Wednesday nights, while…MORE
Ballard Locks closing to Marine traffic Thursday, July 25
Wed, 07/24/13
From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 25 to complete last week’s monthly saltwater drain screen structure inspection.
U.S. Navy divers from…MORE
Candle flame causes large house fire
Wed, 07/24/13
A 2 and 1/2-story house in Frelard went up in flames last night, according to the Seattle Fire Department's Fire Line blog.
At 10:08 p.m., dispatchers at the fire alarm center received the call. When firefighters arrived, the whole house…MORE
From directionless soul to Paratriathalon World Championships competitor
Mon, 07/22/13
Sometimes, it takes a motorcycle accident and a severed leg to change a life.
Before his accident in 2009, Levi Kane said he was a directionless soul with destructive habits. Now, he is going to participate in the Paratriathalon World…MORE
Corrections: Ballard Smoke Shop misrepresented, omitted information, wrong time for Waldo event
Mon, 07/22/13
Reporting misrepresented Ballard Smoke Shop
In the article, “How does Ballard stack up in residential burglaries?” The Ballard News-Tribune made an egregious error. Reporter Zachariah Bryan wrote, "There's not quite as many sailors picking…MORE
A waste or a boon?
Mon, 07/22/13
On May 7, KOMO published a scare-inducing report as part of their “What a Waste” series about the 14th Ave NW Boulevard Park, citing that locals don’t support it’s nearly $3 million price tag and the lost parking spaces.
The story comes…MORE
Parks and Rec to improve shoreline access at 36th Ave NW
Thu, 07/18/13
Update, Aug. 19
We stopped by and snapped a picture of the location. We imagine that they'll be taking out some of the foilage to provide access to a view of the shoreline.
Original, July 18
Seattle Parks and Recreation and…MORE
Sustainable Ballard a winner in Think Green Challenge
Thu, 07/18/13
From Sustainable Ballard
Acting as a neighborhood partner in Waste Management’s Think Green Challenge, Sustainable Ballard was recognized for its efforts to encourage neighbors to reduce the garbage they send to the landfill. Sustainable…MORE
Cavanaugh House at Ballard Locks turns 100
Wed, 07/17/13
From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Like an empress overseeing her nation, a 100-year-old house has been governing since the beginning above the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
In mid-1913, the Lockkeeper’s House…MORE
